Researchers have found in a review that Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) significantly improves wound healing and reduces complications such as infections in burn patients. However further research is recommended to validate these benefits and support wider clinical application. Burn injuries cause significant mortality, morbidity, and financial and psychological burdens for patients and families. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) […]
Delhi: India spent over USD 25 billion in foreign exchange on imports of electromedical equipment, including ventilators and diagnostic imaging devices, and surgical instruments between FY2020-21 and FY2024-25, the Parliament was informed. According to data submitted by the government in the Rajya Sabha, the cumulative import value for electromedical equipment stood at USD 24,586 million […]
India: The rising incidence of Pediatric Acute Liver Failure (PALF) is a growing concern in India, with experts stressing the need for early detection, prevention, and timely referral to specialized centers. A recent review article, authored by Dr. Smita Malhotra from the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, provides an […]
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have shown for the first time that a type of human papillomavirus (HPV) commonly found on the skin can directly cause a form of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) when certain immune cells malfunction. cSCC is one of the most common cancers in the […]
In a study, patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D, who went on a low FODMAP diet saw an improvement of colonic barrier dysfunction, commonly known as “leaky gut.” The results, published in Gastroenterology, represent the first evidence of low FODMAP’s potential ability to improve intestinal permeability and mast cell activation in patients […]
Mumbai: In relief to Ajanta Pharma Ltd, the Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), Mumbai has set aside a Rs 2 lakh penalty imposed on the company in connection with the alleged misdeclaration of exported erectile dysfunction drugs including Kamagra Oral Jelly, Super Kamagra Tablets, and Kamagra Gold Tablets. The matter relates to […]
New Delhi: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)’s Multidisciplinary Committee of Experts has asked Biological E Limited to submit inputs and clarifications regarding the composition of its Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Conjugate Vaccine ((PNEUBEVAX 14), before it decides on the company’s application for exemption under Para 32 (i, ii & iii) of the DPCO, 2013. The matter […]
Recent study examined the heterogeneous progression, interrelationships, and predictive factors of perinatal insomnia and depression across the perinatal period. The researchers used group-based trajectory modeling to identify distinct trajectories of insomnia and depressive symptoms from early pregnancy to 6 months postpartum. Distinct Trajectories of Insomnia and Depression The results showed three distinct insomnia trajectories: a […]
Ketamine is a highly effective, fast-acting antidepressant that works even for patients who have not responded to other medications. However, the brain mechanisms important for these rapid treatment effects are yet to be determined. Researchers at King’s College London, who are investigating why ketamine could be a good treatment for some people with depression, have […]
Experts representing multiple societies and institutions across 14 countries have published guidance for computed tomography (CT) imaging in patients with residual lung abnormalities after COVID-19 illness. The consensus statement appears today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). The statement’s authors seek to standardize the indications for when chest CT […]